The Oklahoma City Thunder looked solid against a short-handed Dallas Mavericks team on Thursday, but they were actually the short-handed team yesterday with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sitting out, among others. Today, the Thunder hosts the Memphis Grizzlies, and it will be even worse for OKC as Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley, Al Horford, and Theo Maledon will all be missing from the starting lineup for various reasons.
Tag: Trevor Ariza
OKC Thunder | Game #21 Preview: Timberwolves
The Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets with an easy 104-87 win just two days after being embarrassed by the same team. Now the Thunder turns their attention to the Minnesota Timberwolves for another 2-game series, but this time it’s a back-to-back.
View More OKC Thunder | Game #21 Preview: TimberwolvesOKC Thunder | Game #19 Preview: Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a rough start to the weekend after a gut-wrenching 147-125 blowout loss on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets. After a couple of days off, the Thunder now has a busy week of 4 games in 6 days where they will play just 2 teams in total, starting off with the Houston Rockets tonight.
View More OKC Thunder | Game #19 Preview: RocketsOKC Thunder | Game #17 Preview: Suns
Tonight, the Thunder takes on the Phoenix Suns in the first matchup between Chris Paul and his former OKC squad. Paul is doing a solid job leading the Suns so far, but they are without Devin Booker, so this should make for a great matchup.
View More OKC Thunder | Game #17 Preview: SunsOKC Thunder | Game #16 Preview: Blazers
Now the Thunder continues their 5-game road trip as they get ready to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (9-6). The Blazers are fresh off a 116-113 home victory over the New York Knicks, a game that was much closer than it should have been after the Blazers went into halftime with a 22-point lead.
View More OKC Thunder | Game #16 Preview: BlazersOKC Thunder | Game #13: Nuggets
Just two days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw another one of their games be postponed as a result of covid-19 contact tracing within the 76ers. After a couple of extra days between games, the Thunder now kicks off a 5-game road trip starting in Denver against the Nuggets.
View More OKC Thunder | Game #13: NuggetsOKC Thunder | Game #13 Preview: 76ers
Tonight, the Thunder hosts the Philadelphia 76ers, who are 9-5 on the season despite dealing with a flurry of injuries and players being forced to sit due to health and safety protocols. Joel Embiid is out tonight, which benefits OKC, who has struggled to protect the paint this season.
View More OKC Thunder | Game #13 Preview: 76ersOKC Thunder | Game #12 Preview: Bulls
Tip-Off: 7 PM CT Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena (Oklahoma City, OK) Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC The Sports Animal Twitter: Follow @ZacharyLowNBA for…
View More OKC Thunder | Game #12 Preview: BullsOKC Thunder | Game #11 Preview: Lakers
Tip-Off: 7 PM CT Location: Chesapeake Energy Arena (Oklahoma City, OK) Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma Radio: WWLS 98.1FM OKC The Sports Animal Twitter: Follow @ZacharyLowNBA for…
View More OKC Thunder | Game #11 Preview: LakersOKC Thunder | Game #10 Preview: Spurs
I’m not sure what type of tanking the Thunder is doing at this point, but after a 5-game road trip, they are finally back at home tonight as they host the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are 5-5 on the season, which includes key wins over the Clippers and the Lakers.
View More OKC Thunder | Game #10 Preview: Spurs